Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

There is a promenade
Cafes and shops
Public toilets and amusements and entertainments
First aid and a lost child service are available with the lifeguards

Activities

Loads of entertainments including an amusement arcade
Leisure centre and landscaped promenade with quaint gardens and a miniature railway

Nature and Wildlife

There is a promenade. a pier and guided walks around the town.

Parking

Plenty of car parks though a charge applies.

Water Quality

Good

Lifeguard

Yes

Dogs

Dogs are restricted to certain areas of the beach.

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award

Location

Nearest town: Southport
County: Sefton
Latitude/Longitude: 53.653, -3.02594
Postcode: PR8 1SB
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Well signposted from either the M6 near Preston or the M58 near Liverpool.

Public Transport

Southport railway station is a mile from the beach.

Nearest Railway Stations

Southport (About a mile away)
Birkdale (Approx. 2 miles away)
Hillside (Approx. 2 miles away)
Meols Cop (Approx. 2 miles away)
Ainsdale (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

Southport Tourist Information Centre. 112 Lord Street. Southport PR8 1NY. Tel 01704 533333. Email: info@visit-southport.org.uk. Web site: www.visit-southport.org.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Southport